Everyone loves the feeling of moving into their new home. It’s exhilarating. Until the shine starts to fade and lights begin to flicker. Did you turn off that light? Is that sound supposed to come out of the stove? Or worse yet, you see electricity arc when you switch on the fan.
There is no end to the frustration you can endure when you’re chasing an electrical problem in your home, especially a new one that you aren’t familiar with. That’s why it’s best to have an electrician walk through the house as soon as it becomes your home. Of course, you can just have your new neighbours give you the lowdown or your uncle Jim can do it; he’s a handyman.
On the other hand, having a professional look at the electrical can give you peace of mind and may even teach you a few things about your new home.
1. Wiring
Many homes have been updated, but there are older homes that still have old knob and tube wiring, a technology not only no longer used, but considered a hazard that should be immediately replaced.
2. Panel
Do you know where all those wires go? Some of them may be dead ended. Finding out where they all go and for that matter, if there are too much load on some of the breakers is advisable. In fact, a professional electrician can tell you whether the panel itself is properly loaded.
3. Hidden Junctions
Many homes that have knob and tub also have hidden junctions. It comes from the fact that most people don’t know that hiding a junction behind a wall is illegal.
Hiring a home inspector is an absolute must when you look at a new house, but there are things a professional electrician knows what signs to look for when it comes to costs or dangers to your new home.